How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston have?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston has 205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston's Ofsted rating?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).

How does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

47% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston part of an academy trust?

Yes — Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is part of MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston?

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is located at Poulton Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA.

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston

Poulton Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA

Good

Inspected 26 September 2023

Good

Ofsted

47%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

205

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is an academy converter in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 205 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 27.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Lancashire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 205 / 210 (98%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 September 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

27.3%

Free school meals

34.9%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

17.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

47%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

101

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.1%

Overall absence

8.2%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.4

Teachers (FTE)

Pupils per teacher

8.47

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£46,980

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,371

Spend per pupil

£7,337

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Poulton Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA
Phone: 01772726937
Headteacher: L Scanlon
Website: https://sacredheart.mecmat.org/

Academy Trust

MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is an academy converter in Preston, Lancashire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston have?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston has 205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston's Ofsted rating?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (26 September 2023).
How does Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 47% of pupils at Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston part of an academy trust?: Yes — Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is part of MATER ECCLESIAE CATHOLIC MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston?: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Preston is located at Poulton Street, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 2SA.

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